50 Francs (King Baudouin's Marriage) 1960 front 50 Francs (King Baudouin's Marriage) 1960 back
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50 Francs King Baudouin's Marriage

1960 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 12.50 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Baudouin I (1951-1993)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1960
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight
12.50 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1 January 1972
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6461
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Heads of King Baudouin I and Queen Fabiola facing left. Names in Latin above, date in Roman numerals below. Designer below heads.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BALDVINVS - FABIOLA
C. VAN DIONANT
· XV · XII · MCMLX ·

Translation:
Baudouin - Fabiola
15 12 1960

Engraver: Carlos van Dionant de Cacérès

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Combined coats of arms of both houses: